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21 Civilians killed, over 50 injured in the explosion - Moratuwa

LTTE terrorists have exploded a bomb targeting a crowded public transport bus close to the Shailabimbaramaya Buddhist temple  at Katubedda, Moratuwa this morning (June 06). According to the police sources the bomb has been exploded using a remote controlled device targeting a bus that has been traveling from Kottawa to Mount Lavinia (Route No 255).

Hospital sources said that 21 people including 13 males and 8 females have been killed. over 50 have been injured. Injured civilians have been admitted to the Kalubowila and Lunawa hospital for immediate treatments.

According to the available sources it is believed that the terrorists have exploded a roadside bomb which had been triggered off by a remote controller.

[Updated: 8.55am 06.06.08 ]